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Author: Ben Forrest Archives: 01/2024

Kabareh Cheikhats - bringing cabaret to Morocco

Kabareh Cheikhats: bringing cabaret to Morocco

A stunningly original group.

Ben Forrest
Jan 15, 2024
Sonic Youth pictured in London - 1987

‘Teenage Riot’: the Sonic Youth song written for their “slacker genius”

One of their most recognisable tracks.

Ben Forrest
Jan 15, 2024

The musicians who inspire The Lemon Twigs

The eclectic influences of the New York indie rockers.

Ben Forrest
Jan 15, 2024
Iggy Pop - 1977

‘Play It Safe’: the Iggy Pop song that featured Simple Minds

An often overlooked track.

Ben Forrest
Jan 14, 2024
Annie Nightingale - Radio DJ - Broadcaster - BBC

The Smiths cover dedicated to Annie Nightingale

One of Frank Sidebottom’s finest.

Ben Forrest
Jan 14, 2024
Santana - Abraxas - Album Cover - 1970

The Cover Uncovered: The psychedelic story behind Santana’s ‘Abraxas’

The album features artwork from Mati Klarwein.

Ben Forrest
Jan 14, 2024
Dead Kennedys

‘Penis Landscape’: The stunt that led to the demise of Dead Kennedys

The stunt bankrupted the band.

Ben Forrest
Jan 14, 2024
Fela Kuti - Nigerian musician

The Kalakuta Republic: Fela Kuti’s revolutionary step away from military rule

“I refuse to live my life in fear.”

Ben Forrest
Jan 13, 2024
Patti Smith - 1979

The Flowers of Punk: how Baudelaire gave Patti Smith the punk spirit

The French modernist had a huge impact on a young Patti.

Ben Forrest
Jan 13, 2024
Delmore Schwartz - American Poet

Delmore Schwartz: the man who taught Lou Reed everything he knew

“the first great person I ever met.”

Ben Forrest
Jan 13, 2024
The Clash - 1982

‘Dirty Punk’: the song that showed how far The Clash had fallen

A cringeworthy effort from the only band that matters.

Ben Forrest
Jan 13, 2024
Peter Hook - Bassist - New Order - Joy Division - The Light

The punk record “where it all started” for Peter Hook

A seminal album.

Ben Forrest
Jan 13, 2024

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